Sustainability Policy
The term ‘sustainability’ includes the natural, built,
economic and social environments of the Dulwich Picture
Gallery
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery recognises its
sustainability obligations to its Trustees, staff, visitors,
Friends of Dulwich Picture Gallery, local community and
stakeholders – both locally and globally – and to current and
future generations.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery aims to take a
leading role in defining best sustainability practice, and will set
its own appropriate and demanding standards where none exist.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery is committed to
implementing the requirements of all relevant sustainability
legislation and regulations and where possible, exceed any relevant
minimum requirements which do not negatively affect its particular
environmental requirements which fundamentally aim to protect the
masterpieces in its care..
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will manage
activities over which it has control and which impact upon its
various ‘environments’ in accordance with the principles of
sustainable development.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery aims to raise the
sustainability awareness of its staff, visitors, Friends of Dulwich
Picture Gallery, local community and stakeholders by promoting the
concept of sustainable development and by openly recognising the
on-going need to move towards a more sustainable future.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will monitor its
use of natural resources, both non-renewable and renewable, and
maximise the efficiency and effectiveness with which they are used,
with a view to minimising environmental impacts.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will foster and
promote research and education in sustainability – for visitors,
within its communities and via liaison with its architects, by
raising its objectives in its publications and internet
activities.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will provide
appropriate sustainability training and development for its staff,
and will encourage them to apply sound sustainability practices at
work, at home and within the wider community. It also
encourages its staff to join appropriate sustainability working
groups to the further their knowledge and education.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery is committed to
transparency in, and public access, to the formulation and
implementation of its Sustainability Policy and objectives. The
Dulwich Picture Gallery will formulate, publish, implement and
monitor objectives set out in the overall Policy, and will
periodically review their efficiency and promote their continued
development.
- The Sustainability Policy of the Dulwich
Picture Gallery will be applicable to all its activities and staff
should understand and adhere as much as possible and practicable,
the guidance set out below
Guidance for Staff at Dulwich Picture
Gallery
- Sustainability principles should guide the
Dulwich Picture Gallery’s day-to-day operations and its role and
impact on the community. Thought should be given to any new
activities which may be improved by reflection upon sustainability
principles
- Sustainable development is development that
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own particular needs whatever they
might be. Staff are encouraged to think beyond satisfying the
immediate need and be aware of the impact of their decision on the
future of the gallery
Use of Resources
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery aims to
contribute towards a sustainable community by encouraging staff to
purchase goods and services that cause the least harm to the
environment. Measures will be taken to reduce our consumption in
the gallery of non-renewable resources/ A framework to record and
assess water, gas and electricity consumption, and waste
produced
- Energy and water usage in all our activities
should be restricted and care should be taken to promote procedures
which do not adversely increase consumption.
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery re-uses and
recycles gallery waste as much as is possible or practicable eg
glass, paper, cardboard, exhibition boards (mdf) plastic coverings
and protection etc
- Where feasible, the gallery uses recycled and
renewable products from local sources
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery uses Fair Trade
products for items, which cannot normally be sourced locally, such
as tea and coffee.
Transport and Pollution
issues
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery ensures, where
practical, that its activities minimize the use of chemicals which
are harmful to the environment
- The gallery will not knowingly use suppliers
that do not adhere to sustainable principles which includes the
unnecessary use of plastic packaging on products delivered to the
Gallery
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery is leading the
way by removing all incandescent light bulbs from the Gallery site,
replacing with either LED or halogen bulbs and by installing motion
sensors in public areas where appropriate
- The Gallery exhibitions/loans programme is
set until 2011. Following this date, the Gallery will take
into account the transportation implications and carbon emissions
that foreign loans to the Gallery will contribute to Global
Warming. It will aim to reduce non-essential foreign loans unless
the lack of the loan will negatively affect the business interests
of the Gallery and its ability to sustain and protect its
charitable concerns.
- The gallery will encourage staff and
volunteers to walk, cycle and use public transport and car share
schemes for commuting and other work related activities, bearing in
mind the special needs of disabled people. Facilities for cycle
racks and showers will be available.
Health and well-being of its
staff
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery aims to provide a
safe and healthy working environment for staff and volunteers by
means which do not adversely affect carbon emissions by means of
unnecessary HVAC systems.
Local
Economy
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will favour,
where feasible, the use of local companies and suppliers. This will
reduce the need to travel and will importantly help with
re-generation of the Southwark borough
Social Equality
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery provides an
inspiring environment for people to meet and socialise.
- The Gallery will continue to meet its
Diversity targets and ensure accessibility to all
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will build upon
its disabled access and be socially Inclusive
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery promotes equal
opportunities both with staff, volunteers, suppliers and visitors
(see the Gallery Equal Opportunities Policy)
- Staff and volunteers are supported in
training and life - long learning
The Dulwich Picture Gallery
Collection
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery will manage its
art collection for future generations by continuing acquisitions,
conservation and documentation of works to the highest of standards
with long term liabilities in mind
- The gallery will abide by best practice
standards recommended by the Museums Association and act ethically
in collecting
- The Galley will use its best endeavours to
achieve a balance between the conservation of its masterpieces and
its responsibilities to the environment
Dissemination
- The Dulwich Picture Gallery is continually
looking into ways to improve upon its sustainable policy. It will
share knowledge and learn from those who adhere to best practice
within the Museum and Gallery world
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about
our sustainability policy, please contact us via
email.